A lucky photographer captured the incredible moment thousands of snow geese burst into the air at once in a sea of black and white. The giant flock of geese were resting in a field when they were startled by a nearby predator.

Suddenly the birds burst into flight together, with unsuspecting amateur photographer Judi Dressler left 'blown away'. The 70-year-old captured the incredible moment the entire flock completely filled the air as they took off, blocking out the surrounding trees, sky and crops.

The black and white geese created this surreal shot as they flew off from a field in the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS.